£21.23 - £22.22 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Harrow, Greater London
Construction And Property
Posted 3 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Job Title: Emergency Accommodation Procurement Officer
Location: Harrow Council, Forward Dr, Harrow, HA3 8NT (including travel around the borough)
Salary: £21.23 per hour (PAYE)
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing, until 18th June 2027
Hours: Full-time
About the Role
Harrow Council is seeking a highly motivated and organised Procurement Officer to join the Housing Services – Housing Needs team. This vital role supports the Council’s statutory duties to homeless households by sourcing, negotiating, and securing good quality accommodation across the private sector.
You will be responsible for procuring different types of accommodation, including emergency and long-term housing, ensuring all properties meet statutory and council standards while delivering best value for money.
Please note: a valid UK driving licence, access to a car and business insurance are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
Essential Requirements:
About Us
For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees.
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting www.cifas.org.uk/fpn
Location: Harrow Council, Forward Dr, Harrow, HA3 8NT (including travel around the borough)
Salary: £21.23 per hour (PAYE)
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing, until 18th June 2027
Hours: Full-time
About the Role
Harrow Council is seeking a highly motivated and organised Procurement Officer to join the Housing Services – Housing Needs team. This vital role supports the Council’s statutory duties to homeless households by sourcing, negotiating, and securing good quality accommodation across the private sector.
You will be responsible for procuring different types of accommodation, including emergency and long-term housing, ensuring all properties meet statutory and council standards while delivering best value for money.
Please note: a valid UK driving licence, access to a car and business insurance are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and procure accommodation to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable households.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, estate agents, and other accommodation providers.
- Inspect properties to ensure compliance with property standards and legal requirements.
- Negotiate rental prices and incentive payments in line with Council procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and update databases in real time.
- Attend landlord forums, housing events, and external meetings to promote Harrow’s initiatives.
- On average, supporting 28 new placements per month plus transfer and 200 households in emergency accommodation at any one time
Key Requirements:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver value for money.
- Sound knowledge of private rented sector housing law, health and safety standards, and welfare reform.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Confidence in building partnerships and influencing stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
- A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business insurance (as the role involves travel for business purposes).
About Us
For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees.
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting www.cifas.org.uk/fpn